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Lima's neurodivergent picnic movement is liberating Peruvians from stigma and abuse

Stefanie Pareja

March 13, 2024 |

Positive.News |

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Response Location: Peru, Lima

The Peruvian Neurodivergent Coalition organizes picnics for neurodivergent people to gather in a safe, comfortable space. The group also campaigns for the rights of neurodivergent people, working to help them become more understood and accepted in society. The group has even influenced local government, pushing to pass bills that protect autistic people’s rights and prevent stigma and abuse.

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Protecting Sacramento's unhoused pet community

Keyshawn Davis

March 01, 2024 |

The Sacramento Observer |

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Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

The Bradshaw Animal Shelter’s PAWS mobile clinic travels to homeless encampments and shelters throughout the community to provide care to residents’ pets, including vaccinations, microchips, flea, tick and parasite prevention, as well as spay and neuter services, free of charge.

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Inside the historic student protests for Palestine at UC Davis and Stanford

Maximillian Alvarez

February 29, 2024 |

The Real News Network |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Davis, California

In response to Israel’s war on Gaza, student activists at the University of California Davis helped draft and campaign in support of a bill demanding that the university divest from corporations “complicit in human rights violations against Palestinians,” drawing hundreds to speak before the student government. The student senate ultimately passed the bill by a vote of 12-2 and is now in the process of implementing it.

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The fight to keep Black moms and babies alive

Elana Gordon Taylor White Akilah Johnson Martine Powers

February 28, 2024 |

The Washington Post |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Texas

Black parents are at greater risk of experiencing serious complications during pregnancy and childbirth, which is why preserving Black birth care, like doulas, is so important to preventing unnecessary deaths and medical interventions. The doula community is growing and there’s currently a push among local doulas and providers to grow the network of doulas of color to increase the accessibility of relevant and representative birth care.

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How an Omaha art space is shaping the future of the city's scene

Jonathan Orozco

February 28, 2024 |

The Art Rebellion |

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Response Location: United States, Omaha, Nebraska

The Union for Contemporary Art makes the local art scene more inclusive by uplifting marginalized artists and supporting them at all stages of their development. The Union hosts exhibitions, public studios and classes and also offers fellowships, grants and residencies for artists. In the past decade, The Union has awarded 20 artist fellowships and distributed $312,000 in grants to over 200 local artists.

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Courtroom watchdog program holds Los Angeles judges accountable

Eliza Partika

February 23, 2024 |

AfroLA |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

Volunteers with CourtWatch LA attend court sessions throughout the county to take notes on proceedings, which help to inform the Rate My Judge platform run by de-carceration nonprofit La Defensa. Watchdog groups like CourthWatch LA provide oversight on the criminalization of income and race in court, as Black and Latino residents are disproportionately effected by unjust rulings and treatment.

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The Black Immigrant Women Who Bought a Minneapolis Mall

Oscar Perry Abello

February 20, 2024 |

Next City |

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Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ignite Business Women Investment Group and the nonprofit African Career, Education & Resources Inc. (ACER) are working together to raise funds to collectively acquire commercial real estate for members of the group and other small businesses — particularly those owned by African immigrants — in the community. Joint efforts allowed members to acquire and revitalize an old strip mall, providing retail space for local small business owners.

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How a Northwest tribe is escaping a rising ocean

John Ryan

February 19, 2024 |

NPR |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: Quinault Indian Nation, United States, Taholah, Washington

The Quinault Indian Nation is building new housing for its community about a mile from its current village on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. The goal is to relocate the whole village to a place further above sea level to avoid flooding and sea-level rise.

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Bad roads: Community bridges gap amid government neglect

Yahuza Bawage

February 19, 2024 |

Prime Progress |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Karim-Lamido, Taraba State

After a badly needed road construction project was abandoned by officials and contractors, community members banded together to pool their resources and build wooden bridges that made the road passable again.

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Indigenous women reclaim traditional birthing practices

Amelia Schafer

February 17, 2024 |

ICT News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, South Dakota

In rural areas where obstetric care is hard to access, Indigenous women are opting for traditional birthing practices and building a community around pregnancy and childbirth education. Groups like the He Sapa Birth Circle and the Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Health Board provide spaces for Indigenous parents to seek advice, receive support and education and get connected with traditional care options.

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